Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Spoiler Alert: Auren is surrounded by decadence, submerged in it, and even encased in it upon her own skin. Trapped in her golden cage, she feels like a bird with clipped wings, desperate for freedom but without the means to get far away. Her heart wouldn't be in the flight, instead lingering behind, belonging entirely to King Midas, the ruler with the golden touch. Everything that he touches becomes tainted with the soft metal that now makes up Auren. Her love for him is so complete that she is willing to do anything for him, desperate for even a glance from him. In my opinion, the relationship is toxic and she needs to get out. He not only keeps her trapped in a gold cage, but he flaunts his harem in front of her, lavishing his caresses and physical touch upon them right outside her cage, never letting her participate, despite her pleas. On top of that, he uses her as a bargaining chip, while acting distant and aloof, turning a blind eye upon her distress. I almost quit reading the book entirely at that point, but I bought the book, so I might as well finish it. I'm not saying that the book is poorly written or I wouldn't recommend it, it just wasn't my cup of tea at that moment, but after continuing with the story it did pick up pace. After finishing this book, I think I will read the next, but one chapter from Midas's point of view doesn't make up for the fact that he's a total jerk and is only using Auren for his own personal gain, and abusing her heart. He may claim to love her, but if he did, he might have a care about his actions and his words to her. I hope he gets decapitated and she burns the world to the ground. She's earned it, and she would know it the second she looked around and noticed all the drama he has put her through unnecessarily, but she's too love blind to realize she's been scorned.